As my 15th year of being Culpwrit winds down, I enjoyed spending some time this weekend re-reading each and every post – especially those of guest contributors who generously took the time to share their advice with students and aspiring PR pros. I was not surprised that many of the “guest columnists” wrote some…… Continue reading Top 10 Posts of 2023 Cap off 15th Year of Culpwrit
Category: Advice from a Pro
If You RSVP’d, Show Up
Over the past few weeks, I have attended social and business events where lots of name tags went unclaimed by no shows. One host said 60 people RSVP’d that they would be attending, but only 25 showed up. “We now have a refrigerator filled with beer, wine and dips,” she said. Another host said…… Continue reading If You RSVP’d, Show Up
10 Tips to Make Yourself a Memorable Guest
I was both amused and confused this morning when a TV anchor wished everyone a “Merry Thanksgiving.” The unfamiliar holiday word choice reminded me it was time to write an annual Thanksgiving week blog post, beginning with the importance of thank-you notes — a lost art. Earlier this month, there was a large PR…… Continue reading 10 Tips to Make Yourself a Memorable Guest
‘Talkaholics’ – 5 Ways to Stop Talking So Much
Great people talk about ideas, average people talk about themselves, and small people talk about others. –– John Maxwell By John Millen Everyone knows someone who can’t shut up. They’re constantly talking, rarely listening, and don’t know when to stop. Whether during a job interview, presentation, or a conversation with the boss, they just…… Continue reading ‘Talkaholics’ – 5 Ways to Stop Talking So Much
What To Do After You’re Rejected In A Job Interview
By David J. Albritton, ACC Nobody likes rejection, particularly when it means missing out on an amazing job opportunity. After you’ve put in the work to prepare for your interview, completed your pre-interview networking, practiced all your responses, compiled your list of questions, and ensured you’re going to make the right impression, a rejection…… Continue reading What To Do After You’re Rejected In A Job Interview
A Lesson in How Not to Deal with Workplace Jealousy
After writing three books focused on increasing business acumen among strategic communicators, co-author Matt Ragas and I are constantly looking for contemporary literature, TV shows and movies that might help students and young professionals get non-textbook lessons in business. We often cite our favorite TV business show, Shark Tank, as well as important business…… Continue reading A Lesson in How Not to Deal with Workplace Jealousy
The Ultimate PR Girl Boss: Robyn DelMonte
By Ali Burleson Who is the woman behind @GirlBossTown? Robyn DelMonte is the self-proclaimed “internet’s agent,” and she does it all within the scope of her preferred social media platform, TikTok. A content creator and social media influencer, DelMonte is a leading public relations professional, yet until recently, she did it all for free…… Continue reading The Ultimate PR Girl Boss: Robyn DelMonte
Handling A Job Search–with Eminem’s Help
By Michael Shmarak A weird thing happened when I went to work a few weeks ago—I got laid off. I say “weird” knowing full well layoffs are not all weird or humorous—they stink badly. Having been laid off before, I find solace that I have been through this process once before, and know I…… Continue reading Handling A Job Search–with Eminem’s Help
What Matters in an Interview
By Erica Swerdlow In the past 30+ years of working in public relations and communications, specifically at agencies, I have had the complex but rewarding task of hiring people in all types of positions; complex because it has always been difficult for me to find the right formula that helps find the right fit,…… Continue reading What Matters in an Interview
Lessons from Leaders I Admire
By Torod B. Neptune Great leadership is one of those things that can be difficult to define, but you know it when you experience it yourself. That’s one of the reasons why it is so valuable for aspiring leaders to have mentor figures who can teach them and help them grow. I’ve been lucky…… Continue reading Lessons from Leaders I Admire